melissa
Graphic Designer and ILLUSTRATOR
OBJECTIVE:
To use my full potential and the best of my abilities to comply with work requisites. I aim to grow and improve with each passing experience and create designs that exceed expectations.
EXPERIENCE:
Builder Homesite Inc.
May 2019 - current
With the position of graphic media manager I manage multiple accounts at once to meet their needs for our wide variety of graphic products. I work with multiple architects and interior designers to obtain assets in order to provide the housing industry with marvelous renderings, floor plans, virtual walkthroughs and more. I handle about 40 to 60 projects at once and work with the client through every step of the process, from start (gathering assets) to finish (delivering final products). Throughout the process I also work with our multiple production teams and I oversee that products are up to client preferences and go beyond the standard. Whenever issues arise I work to tackle them and turn the situation into a positive one for both my team and the client, after all everything is a learning experience and an opportunity to show the client a sparkle moment.
Signs Compuprint LLC
Aug - Nov 2018
As a graphic designer I created graphics for business cards, posters, flyers, channel letters, banners and vinyl designs for car wraps and windows. As a secretary, took charge of each client coming in; gave them price quotes and worked with them through the entire design process. I sent designs that needed to be mass produced to a separate facility. Answered all e-mails, phone calls and text messages. Was also in charge of finances coming in and putting them in the system. Lastly, was also trusted with the keys to open and close up shop everyday.
The Art & Signs LLC
Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
Quoted client prices as they came in and helped them through the entire design process. Designed graphics ranging from poster designs, logos, wallpaper anything that would be printed on banners, pylon signs, vinyl, channel letters and more. Made sure clients picked up their order and were content with the results.
Pulse Magazine
Jan 2016 - May 2017
Started off as a digital artist and proceeded to take the position of head Graphic Designer, in which I did almost all of the Graphic Design and prepared all of the necessary layouts to send it off to print. On top of that I helped guide an article that was written in 2016 about "Alternative fashion," then created my own article the following year on my student experience working at Disneyland. After the publishing of the magazine, we then had to promote it in social events and on campus.
Disneyland
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Did the Disney College Program and worked in food service at the park in front of the castle where I interacted with people from all over the world and did independent problem solving in a busy environment.
Valley Wedding Pages
Jan - March 2015
Interned at the Valley Wedding Pages for a few months where I organized all of the files for clients, proof read essays and attended social events to promote the magazine.
YouTube
July 2014 - present
Have recorded and edited videos, created thumbnails, and organized entire channels, its playlists and artwork. This includes creating short animation introductions for channels.
McAllen Memorial High School
2009 - 2012
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
2012 - 2017
EDUCATION:
SKILLS:
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Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Bilingual- able to speak, read and write both English and Spanish.
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Quick learner who is always enthusiastic to learn new skills,
and enjoys her workplace.
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Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Magazine Layout, 2nd place
2016
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Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Magazine Layout, Honorable Mention
2017
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Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Honorable Mention Overall Excellence General Magazine
Overall Magazine Design, 3rd place
2018